EPISODE 6 OF ACCIDENTS INVOLVING SEMI TRUCKS - CRASHES, DRIVING FAILS, CLOSE CALLS ETC. APRIL2023. Watching together on other drivers mistakes in order to not repeat them. SUBMIT your videos here - https://forms.gle/CkccgrW9ayQL7Ho48 Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FuryRoad14 This video content was made in accordance to YouTube’s Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, Copyright, Rights Clearance Adjustment policies, and Google AdSense program policies. This video is edited footage from dashcams with added storyline/commentary and is intended for criticism and educational purposes. Every clip contains significant editing and original text commentary written by us. Video was edited and rendered in Professional video and audio editor "Sony Vegas Pro" v16 for Windows. Take this video as a learning tool, watch and do NOT repeat! All fragments shown in this video are licensed and used with the authorization of the rights holders granting us commercial use rights to their content. If you have any questions about compilation or clip licensing, please contact us. Special Thanks to: RollN for Time - youtu.be/CFpvQqUW1Js Mandela TV - youtu.be/ILp7VezUo4c Marcus A. Dixon - youtu.be/hSjECM0J_nQ X N Poschet0423 - youtu.be/scjkNEHfb6A L.K.Dragon KD Fixed Ke Fer Scott Everett Matt Gaskin TRUCK DRIVER SAFETY TIPS Cleanliness may be next to Godliness, but in the trucking industry safety is king. The best way to protect yourself, your equipment and your job is by driving defensively. 1. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT No exceptions. 2. GET ENOUGH REST All the trucking safety tips in the world won’t help if you’re not getting enough sleep. You may need to sleep and relax when you’d rather be driving, but in most cases, you’ll have plenty of time to get sufficient rest. 3. STAY ALERT Being aware of your surroundings is key when operating a commercial vehicle. Maintaining alertness means: Not allowing yourself to daydream or “space out” Looking well ahead, not just directly in front of you Checking your mirrors frequently Being aware of what’s happening in your blind spots Always plan an escape route (in case you need it) 4. DRIVE RESPONSIBLY As a commercial driver, safe driving is up to you. Defensive driving tips include: -Obeying posted speed limits -Adjusting your speed to road and weather conditions -Avoiding erratic braking and lane changes -Leaving enough space between you and the vehicles in front of you -Checking your mirrors frequently -Being aware of your surroundings 5. SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE Driving at safe speeds is one of the best ways to avoid accidents, and it’ll do wonders for your health and finances too. Driving slowly: -Reduces the likelihood of getting a ticket -Lowers stress levels -Improves fuel efficiency -Causes less wear-and-tear on equipment 6. AVOID AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS Whether in cars, vans or semis, aggressive drivers can turn otherwise good days into epic nightmares. When you see someone driving erratically, do whatever you can to put distance between yourself and them. 7. SCOPE NEW AREAS OUT ON FOOT This great tip usually gets overlooked by all but the savviest trucking veterans. Everyday truckers of all stripes get themselves into serious pickles by: Turning onto narrow streets in unfamiliar cities Entering shipper and receiver facilities the wrong way Pulling into lots that aren’t big enough to turn around in 80-foot-long combination vehicles don’t turn on a dime, and backing them out of tight spaces can be downright impossible. Translation – increased stress and huge headaches. When possible, find a safe parking area, switch on the flashers, and take a quick stroll to the area in question to make sure it’s accessible. If YOU want to SUPPORT FuryRoad channel (it's strictly voluntary) - you can make it here https://www.patreon.com/FuryRoad